Safety clothes and wash line



G. GRANDQNE 2,185,845

SAFETY CLOTHES AND WASH LINE Filed May 15, 1939 i I: wwf

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manu- Aan? ATTORNEY Patented Jan. 2, 1.940

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE n 2,185,845 v SAFETY CLOTHES AND WASH LINE GuiseppeGrandone, New York, N.l Y.

Application May 15, 1939, Serial No. 273,631

This invention relates to new and useful `improvements in a safety clothes or wash line. Y

The invention has for an object the construction of a safety clothes line which lis character.- ized by a bar pivotally -mounted on a bracket intended to be attached on a window frame, and pulleys for a length of the clothes line associated with said barin a particular manner.

More4 specifically, the invention contemplates the use of a pair of closely spaced pulleys mounted on the top of the bar in a plane parallel to the plane of pivoting of the bar to guide a length of clothes line outwards from'fsaid window inthe vertical and horizontal positions of the bar.

Furthermore, the invention proposes a pulley mounted on a bracket which is mounted on the bottom of said bar and arranged in a plane at right angles to the planeof pivoting of said bar to guide said length of clothes line-outwards of the window 'in a horizontal position of the bar and to cause an edge portion of the bracket to bend said length of clothes line in the vertical position of the bar. In the latterA condition the clothes line is held against being accidentally moved by the wind blowing the wash which is secured on the line. K l y Still further the invention proposes a novel arrangement for resiliently mounting the bar and the various pulleys specied to secure a certain tensioning of the clothes line.

For further comprehension of the invention,

and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the Avarious novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth. y In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a window frame equipped with a safety clothes line constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a side elevational View of Fig. 1 showing the bar in its horizontal position and illustrating the window sashes in section.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary enlarged detailed view of the outer end of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a horizontal sectional View of a window equipped with a safety clothes line constructed according to a modification of this invention.

. Fig. 6 is a horizontal sectional view of the central portion of Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is a horizontal sectional view ofthe end portion of Fig. 5.

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Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken on the line ,8-8 of Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a sectional view taken on the line 9 9 of Fig. 5. f

The safety clothes line, in accordance with this 5 invention, includes a bracket I which is adapted to be attached on a window frame II preferably by the use of a number of screws I 2. vA bar I3 is pivotally mounted yintermediate of its ends by a' pintle rivet I4 upon the bracket I0. A spacer 10 washer I is mounted upon the pintle rivet It to hold the bar I3 spaced a short distance from the bracket I0. The bar I3 is'of such length and*v is so arranged to be disposed outside of the window in its vertical position as shown in Fig. 1, l

and kin its horizontal position as shown in'Fg. 2, to have one end extended jinwards through the window.

A pair of closely spaced pulleys I6 and I'I are ymountedon the top-of the bar I3 and are disposed 20 vthe outside inwards. The top pulley I 6 then is inoperative. However, when ther bar I3 is pivoted to its horizontal position the length of line I8 will engage againsty the pulley I6 which is now located to the front as clearly shown in Figs.

2 and 3. The pulleys I6 and I'Igare mounted between the arms vof a U-shaped bracket 20 which is attached atone of its arms upon one face of the bar I3.

Another U-shaped bracket 2-I- is mounted on the bottom of the bar I3, but this bracket is arranged with its arms at right angles to the face of the bar I3. A pulley 22 is mounted on the bracket 2l in a plane at right angles to the plane o f pivoting vof the bar. I3 .to guide said length of yclothes line I8 outwards of said window in the horizontal position of thebain 'I'his is clearly shown in Fig. 2. However, in the vertical position of the bar I3, as shown in Fig. 1, the length of clothes line I8 will vengage over an edge 27|a 45 of one of the arms of the bracket 2| so as to be bent substantially atright angles. The purpose of this bend is to set up friction to prevent the clothes line from beingmoved accidentally by the wind` blowing wash secured to the line when the bar I3 is in the vertical position.

A means is provided for holding the bar I3 in its `.horizontal position. This means includes a screw or other holding element 24 mounted upon .the bar I3 and cooperative with a threaded boss 55 25 or other complementary element arranged upon the bracket I0. In Fig. 4 the screw 24 is shown engaging the boss 25 for stationarily hold-I ing the bar I3. No specic means is required to hold the bar I3 in its vertical position since the weight of the wash upon the line or the tension of the clothes line itself will tend to normally hold the bar in this position.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. -9 inclusive, a modification has been shown intended to hold the clothes line resiliently. According to this form of the invention the pintle Ill' which pivotally supports the bar I3 is mounted upon a block 28 slidably supported on a casing 2Q which is mounted on the bracket I0. Springs 3B are mounted within the casings 29 and act against opposite sides of the block 28 to resiliently support the block. VAn adjustment screw 3l is threadedly engaged through one end of the casing 29 and engages one end of one of the springs 36 by which the springs may be compressed or released to adjust the floating resiliency of the block 28. The pintle I4 is provided with a wing screw I4" adapted to clamp the bar I3 in its horizontal or its vertical position and permitting removal of the bar I3 when desired.

The bracket 2| is also mounted upon ablock 28 slidably mounted in a casing 29 which is moiuited on one end of the bar I3. Springs 3S are disposed within the casing and act against opposite sides of the block 29 for resiliently holding the block. An adjustment screw 3l threadedly engages through one end of the casing 29 and abuts one of the springs 3D to permit tensioning of the springs to control the resilient floating condition of the block 28.

The bracket 2! is supported by a pair of pins 33 engaging through a slot 34 formed in the bar I3 and mounted upon a block 2B slidably mounted in the casing 29 secured to the rear face of the bar I3. Springs 3G are arranged within this casing 29 and actagainst opposite sides of the block 28 for resiliently supporting the block. An adjustment screw 3l threadedly engages through one end of the casing 29 and abuts one end of one of the springs by which the compression of the springs may be controlled.

'Ihe operation of the device is as follows:

In Fig. 1 the safety clothes line is shown in its inoperative position. In this position the clothes line I8 will be held against being moved because of the right angle bend at the point where the clothes line i3 engages over the bracket 2l and under the pulley 22. However, the bracket I3 may be swung around to a horizontal positionl as shown in Fig. v2 and then the clothes line I8 is free to be moved. Furthermore, one end portion thereof is then within the window.

In the form of the invention shown in Figs. 5 to 9 the various springs SIB Will provide sufficient tension to support the clothes line in a taut position. lI'his facilitates hanging of clothes upon the line and moving'the line.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit'myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as deined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my'invention, what I vclaim as new, and desire to secure by United States Patent is:

1. A safety clothes. line, comprising a bracket for attachment on a window frame, a bar pivotally mounted on said bracket to be disposed outside of said window in its vertical position and in its horizontal positions to have its bottom end extended through said window, a pair of closely spaced pulleys mounted in the top of said bar in a plane parallel to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide a length of clothes line outwards of said window in the vertical and horizontal positions of said bar, a bracket mounted on the bottom of said bar, a pulley mounted on said bracket in a plane at right angles to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide said length of clothes lline outwards of said window in the horizontal position of said bar, and said bracket having an edge portion to bend said length of said clothes line in a vertical position of the bar.

2. A safety clothes line, comprising a bracket for attachment on a window frame, a bar pivotally mounted on said bracket to be disposed outside of said window in its vertical position and in its horizontal positions to have its bottom end extended through said window, a pair of closely spaced'pulleys mounted in the top of said bar in a plane parallel to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide a length of clothes line outwards of said window in the vertical and horizontal positions of said bar, a bracket mounted on the bot tom'of said bar, a pulley mounted on said bracket in a plane at right angles to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide said length of clothes line outwards of said Window in the horizontal position of said bar,v and said bracket having an edge portion to bend said length of said clothes line in a vertical'position of the bar, said pair of pulleys being mounted in a U-shaped bracket having its arms disposed upwards. I

3. A safety clothes line, comprising a bracket for attachment on a window frame, a bar pivotally mounted on said bracket to be disposed outside of said window in its Vertical position andl in itshorizontal positions to have its bottom end extended through said window, a pair of closely spaced pulleys mounted in the top of said bar in a plane parallel to the p-lane of pivoting of said bar to guide a length of clothes line outwards of said window in the vertical and horizontal positions of said bar, a bracket mounted on the bot-- tom of said bar, a pulley mounted on said bracket in a plane at right angles to the plane of pivoting of said bar 'to guide said length of clothes line outwards of said window in the horizontal position of said bar, and said bracket having an edge portion to bend said length of said clothes line in a-vertical position of the bar, said pair of pulleys being mounted in a U-shaped bracket having its arms disposed upwards, and being attached by one of its arms to said bar.

4. A safety clothes line, comprising a bracket for attachment on a window frame, a bar pivotally mounted on said bracket to be disposed outside of said window in its vertical position and in its horizontal Apositions to have its bottom end extended through Said window, a pair of closely spaced pulleys mounted inthe top of said bar in a plane parallel to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide a length of clothes line outwards of said window in the vertical and horizontal positions of said bar, a bracket mounted on the bottom of said bar, a pulley mounted on said bracket in a plane at right angles to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide saidlength of clothes line outwards of said window in the horizontal position of said bar, and said bracket having an edge portion to bend said length of said clothes line in a vertical position of the bar, said bottom bracket being of U-shape and having its arms at right angles to said bar.

5. A safety clothes lines, comprising a bracket for attachment on a window frame, a bar pivotally mounted on said bracket to be disposed outside of said window in its vertical position and in its horizontal positions to have its bottom end extended through said window, a pair of closely spaced pulleys mounted in the top of said bar `in a plane parallel to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide a length of clothes line outwards of said window in the vertical and horizontal positions of said bar, a bracket mounted on the bottom of said bar, a pulley mounted on said bracket in a plane at right angles to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide said length of clothes line outwards of said window in the horizontal position of said bar, and said bracket having an edge portion to bend said length of said clothes line in a vertical position of the bar, said bar being also resiliently mounted relative to said bracket.

6. A safety clothes line, comprising a bracket for attachment on a window frame, a bar pivotally mounted on said bracket to be disposed outside of said window in its vertical position and in its horizontal positions to have its bottom end extended through said window, a pair of closely spaced pulleys moiuited in the top of said bar in a plane parallel to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide a length of clothes line outwards of said window in the vertical and horizontal positions of said bar, a bracket mounted on the bottom of said bar, a pulley mounted on said bracket in a plane at right angles to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide said length of clothes line outwards of said window in the horizontal position of said bar, and said bracket having an edge portion to bend said length of said clothes line in a vertical position of the bar, said bar being also resiliently mounted relative to said bracket, and said pair of pulleys being resiliently mounted with respect to said bar.

7. A safety clothes line, comprising a bracket for attachment on a window frame, a bar pivotally mounted on said bracket to be disposed outside of said window in its vertical position and in its horizontal positions to have its bottom end extended through said window, a pair of closely spaced pulleys mounted in the top of said bar in a plane parallel to the p-lane of pivoting of said bar to guide a length of clothes line outwards of said window in the vertical and horizontal positions of said bar, a bracket mounted on the bottom of said bar, a pulley mounted on said bracket in a plane at right angles to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide said length of clothes line outwards of said window in the horizontal position of said bar, and said bracket having an edge portion to bend said length of said clothes line in a vertical position of the bar, said bar being also resiliently mounted relative to said bracket, and said pair of pulleys being resiliently mounted With respect to said bar, and said latter mentioned bracket being resiliently mounted with respect to said bar.

8. A safety clothes line, comprising a bracket for attachment on a window frame, a bar pivotally mounted on said bracket to be disposed outside of said window in its vertical position and in its horizontal positions to have its bottom end extended through said window, a pair of closely spaced pulleys mounted in the top of said bar in a plane parallel to the p-lane of pivoting of said bar to guide a length of clothes line outwards of said window in the vertical and horizontal positions of said bar, a bracket mounted on the bottom of said bar, a pulley mounted on said bracket in a plane at right angles to the plane of pivoting of said bar to guide said length ci clothes line outwards of said window in the horizontal position of said bar, and said bracket having an edge portion to bend said length of said clothes line in a vertical position of the bar, said bar being also resiliently mounted relative to said bracket, and said pair of pulleys being resiliently mounted with respect to said bar, and said latter mentioned bracket being resiliently mounted with respect to said bar, said resilient mountings including casings, blocks slidably mounted in said casings, springs within the casings engaging opposite sides of the blocks, and means for controlling the tensions of said springs. i

GUISEPPE GRANDONE. 

